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EA12 HLV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,130 mi
Last recorded101,130 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 HLV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 101,130 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 86,814 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 86,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,635 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 52,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 52,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 52,065 miles

both rear tyres slightly age cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2019 52,063 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres slightly age cracked

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Oct 2018 49,925 miles

Front both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,020 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,570 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 36,062 miles

has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not obstructing drivers view of road

Fail 17 Aug 2015 36,062 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not obstructing drivers view of road

Pass 22 May 2015 33,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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EA12 HLV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 38,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA12 HLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA12 HLV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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